Mahindra Two Wheelers has launched its entry-level sports tourer Mojo in India at an introductory price of Rs 158,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). Mojo is equipped with the state-of-art engine with DOHC (Double Over Head Camshaft), low friction piston and rings, advanced EFI (Electronic Fuel Ignition), iridium spark plug, resonator fitted intake system and twin exhausts. Mojo uses a twin tube frame[Read More…]
BMW launched the all-new X5 M and X6 M in India at Rs 1.55 crore and Rs 1.6 crore respectively, ex-showroom. Both the cars will be available at BMW dealerships across India as CBUs (Completely Built-Up) units. With their striking use of forms, the all-new BMW X5 M and the all-new BMW X6 M clearly flag sporting ambitions. The M-specific design[Read More…]
Global bearing manufacture, Sweden-headquartered SKF has bearings performing in industrial applications and in almost all automobile segments. Going forward, the company is planning to penetrate more into Life Cycle Management products and to offer cost competitive products with increased life cycle. Harsha Kadam, Director, Automotive Market OE Business, SKF India, told Bhargav TS on the newly developed products and the[Read More…]
TVS Logistics, third party logistics (3PL) service provider, has acquired Australia-based Transtar International Freight, through its JV arm TVS Asianics Supply Chain Solutions. The Madurai headquartered TVS Logistics will invest Rs 200 crore towards acquiring majority stake and to grow the business. Transtar, an integrated transportation and supply chain solutions provider throughout the Asia region will now help TVS Logistics[Read More…]
BorgWarner will supply Visctronic fan drives for BharatBenz heavy-duty trucks built by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV). Powered by engines based on Daimler Technology Platforms, these trucks are designed for long-haulage applications. BorgWarner’s electronically controlled variable speed Visctronic fan drives with high speed reservoir respond directly to engine cooling needs, providing precisely the right amount of cooling at the right[Read More…]
Renault India has received overwhelming response for the recently launched Kwid hatchback and the company has got more than 25,000 bookings since its launch. The company launched its small hatchback on September 24, at an attractive starting price of Rs 256,968 (ex-showroom Delhi). Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Operations, said, “The Renault Kwid has created a[Read More…]
Schaeffler is providing intelligent, automatic solutions for previously purely mechanical or hydraulic clutch systems. Depending on the development stage, the system known to experts as the “E-Clutch” either operates the clutch only in specific driving situations or completely automates all clutch operations. This allows fuel-saving driving strategies, from “sailing” to electrically supported driving, to be integrated into vehicles with manual[Read More…]
ZF Hero Chassis Systems Pvt. Ltd. the 50:50 JV of ZF India Pvt. Ltd. and Hero Motors Ltd. recently inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Oragadam, Kanchipuram district on the outskirts of Chennai city. The new facility will assemble front and rear chassis systems for leading premium automaker BMW. The new plant has been built on a plot size of[Read More…]
The BMW Group has increased its investment in BMW Financial Services India to 6.4 billion Indian Rupees (€ 98 million) in 2015 from 5.3 billion Indian Rupees (€ 80 million) in 2012. Dr Stefan David Schlipf, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, BMW Financial Services India said, “BMW Financial Services India has successfully established itself as the leading provider of customized[Read More…]
Faurecia has developed an innovative light sculpted panel using Cover Carving Technology (CCT) for the front-seat backs of the new Renault Talisman Sedan and Estate. This Faurecia-patented CCT technology has enabled to offer three centimeters of extra knee room for rear passengers. In a world first in the D-segment, in series production for the front seat backs of Renault Talisman, the[Read More…]
Text: Bhargav TS If you want to buy a frugal engineered car, go for Japanese vehicles, or if you want performance vehicles go for European cars. If you want to buy a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) go for Mahindra vehicles. The SUV specialist has wide range of SUVs including XUV500, Scorpio, Bolero and Quanto which sell in large numbers in[Read More…]
